Not only did Dissen amass tales of glacier hikes, bear sightings and filleting salmon minutes after the catch, but the chef also returned to the Market Place with a renewed dedication to inspire his team on the subject of product sourcing.
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Smart bets: Dulci Ellenberger
Color Collage opens for Ellenberger, who will be joined by many guest musicians during her set at the Mothlight on Thursday, July 16, at 9 p.m.
Smart bets: King Parrot
Detroit-based post punk, experimental outfit Child Bite open for the thrash artists at the Odditorium on Monday, July 20, at 9:30 p.m.
New Hampshire jazz group the Soggy Po’ Boys play Jack of the Wood, July 12
On Sunday, June 12, between playing numbers for a growing and excitable crowd, the Soggy Po’ Boys finally explained the band’s name: “It’s like the sandwich. Or the state of being.” Soon after, the spirited musicians also explained their presence aside College Street. The New Hampshire-based group is in town for several shows in Asheville, […]
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding campaigns
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a local artist’s mask-making residency in Mexico, a new dance school called Terpsicorps, a foam party to follow the cyclocross nationals in Asheville in 2016 and upgrades to an astrology podcast.
More than a meal: vegan investing in Asheville
At least one financial services firm in Asheville — Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. — is working to make vegan-friendly investing options accessible to those whose animal-conscious ethos extend beyond the dinner table.
Conscious party: On the fringe
With its pop-up performances, collaborative artist workshops and a large-scale puppet show by Madison J. Cripps and Keith Shubert, this fundraiser will give attendees a taste of Fringe Arts Festival 2016.
Smart bets: Holy Ghost Tent Revival
New-to-Asheville sextet Holy Ghost Tent Revival covers Beck’s 1999 album Midnite Vultures at the Mothlight on Saturday, June 11, at 9:30.
Smart bets: Ritual Runway
Hosted by exotic local clothier Royal Peasantry, Ritual Runway takes place at New Mountain on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m.
Smart bets: Wild Goose Festival
Wild Goose Festival is a spiritually-charged four-day gathering held in Hot Springs from Thursday to Sunday, July 9-12.
Part III: Chef William Dissen takes readers on a sustainable sourcing trip
Days ago, the chef arrived in Bristol Bay, Alaska and agreed to take Xpress’ entire readership along for a sockeye salmon sourcing adventure by sharing updates and photographs of his trip. Here is his final check-in.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a Smash Box’s expansion into a brick-and-mortar location, two locals’ efforts to empower citizens of Nepal to build resilient housing and The Village Potters’ new wood kiln project.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas to open on Patton Avenue in October
A local restaurateur is preparing to serve her take on the flavorful dim sum small plates with an open kitchen concept this fall.
Conscious Party: High-end drama
Born from Asheville Community Theatre’s desire to attract a wider audience, this competitive runway show sees 40 local designers vying for titles in four zany categories: tape, nature, inflatables and Christmas in July.
Part II: Chef William Dissen takes readers on a sustainable sourcing trip
The Market Place chef William Dissen is traveling to Bristol Bay, Alaska, and he’s agreed to take Xpress’ entire readership along for the ride by sharing updates and photographs of “one of the most sustainable fisheries on the planet.”
Sierra Nevada unveils new outdoor spaces, amphitheater
The brewery is rolling out a four-pack of outdoor spaces for visitors to the Mills River Taproom: the Back Porch, Beer Garden, Estate Garden and perhaps most impressively, a 600-person amphitheater.
WNCW partners with MerleFest to present ‘MerleFest Radio Hour’
WNCW has partnered with MerleFest to present a weekly segement called ‘MerleFest Radio Hour.’ The program will offer festival news and behind-the-scenes peeks along with live performances, album tracks and interviews with artists who have played at the annual Wilkesboro festival. “The purpose of the MerleFest Radio Hour,” WNCW’s website reads, “is to promote the […]
Smart bets: Mates of State
Indie twin sisters Good Graeff open the pop duo’s show at the Mothlight on Tuesday, July 7, at 9:30 p.m.
Local attorney Sheila Lambert inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame
On Thursday, June 18, local attorney Sheila M Lambert was inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame, making her the first WNC woman to achieve that title, according to her news release. The distinction recognizes “a lifetime of exemplary service and high ethical and professional standards as a general practitioner […]
Quirky studio The Little Volcano brings cat yoga to Asheville
“Yoga with cats was an idea we had because we love Brother Wolf and would like to help kitties find homes,” says studio co-owner Rosie Volcano, “and because we just love cats and yoga.”
Support RiverLink by grocery shopping, June 30
On Tuesday, June 30, five percent of sales from the Tunnel Road Whole Foods will benefit RiverLink as the local nonprofit pursues its mission of “spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a destination for everyone to work, live and play.” To participate in the event, stop […]